There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 53m$40–193Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
10h 10m$60–99Drive 448.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Kempsey (Region)car 448.3 km
5h 14m$79–114Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St to Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rdbus
6h 29m$189–281Bus via First Lane At Smith St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
10h 22m$78–108Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
7h 50m$232–503
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Kempsey (Region). However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rd via Belgrave St At John St and Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Kempsey (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Sydney and Kempsey (Region) is 536 km. The road distance is 448.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region), including transfers.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kempsey (Region), NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
Bus from Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St to Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rd
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is 448 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Sydney to Kempsey (Region).
There are 173+ hotels available in Kempsey (Region).










